Murkowski Morning Meeting for Friday,October 7, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting
The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind
Friday, October 7, 2011

Today the U.S Senate is in pro forma session beginning at 8:00am AKDT, and no hearings are being held.

U.S. Senate – In Case You Missed It

Alaska’s “Absolutely Inadequate” Internet Connectivity

Imagine if “Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and parts of Ohio” had subpar Internet connectivity. They wouldn’t accept that. Yesterday, Senator Murkowski highlighted the nearly 40 percent of Alaska with extremely outdated Internet infrastructure – something the FCC Chairman has seen first-hand. Congress has
considered legislation to examine a need for FCC reform and accountability to help develop access to better telecommunications across the country.

House of Representatives – Events

House meets at 6:00am AKDT in pro forma session. No hearings will be held.

For more information on what’s happening in Washington,
D.C. or to find out Senator Murkowski’s view on these issues – contact the
Communications Office at 202-224-9301.
www.murkowski.senate.gov